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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
1
Manitoba Premier Edward Schreyer addressed Keewatin Community College graduates, urging more trained workers in electrical and mechanical fields to meet changing energy demands. He argued for moderation in energy use and noted society's heavy reliance on fossil fuels amid advancing technology.
The Northlands Legal Services office plans to open in The Pas in early June led by Ms. Johanna Crockett. A steering committee chosen Thursday will pick a citizens advisory board with members including Stan Guiboche Ray Mc Mullan Lorraine Dick Margaret Campbell and Anna Langan to ensure broad community representation.
Audrey Prokopchuk and Murray Carnegie received Lieutenant-Governor's medals for superior all around college life at Keewatin Community College graduation exercises. Prokopchuk, missing the event due to measles, earned the Applied Studies division prize in Practical Nursing. Carnegie, from Heavy Duty Mechanical Repair, won the Trades and Technology division medal.
The Town of The Pas and Kelsey School Division reviewed the division's 1975 budget of 4.31 million. Province grants cover about 67 percent, with the town's 32 percent levy and LGD Consol contributing the remainder. Fixed costs account for 93 percent of expenses, while non-fixed costs near 7 percent.
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer and Minister Ron McBryde met Friday with The Pas leaders and representatives from The Pas Indian Band Kelsey School Division The Pas Farmers Association and others. They discussed tax schemes road paving costs and possible extensions of The Pas Special Area Agreement with options including taxing ManFor like a mining firm or under full municipal taxation.
Manitoba Association of School Trustees official Roy White told The Pas meeting that education issues are common across the province and highlighted new services like leadership seminars and boards analysis. The session also covered budget disputes, board involvement in finance, and questions about administrative salaries amid broader financial strain.
Lloyd Selk of the Library Board notes that only 281008.15 of 360000 from DREE is committed with about 79000 remaining. He proposes using 19000 for contingency leaving roughly 60000 to partially finish the back of the building and shell it for later completion.
The Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation seeks a 960 square foot home variation for ten houses in Wood Acres in The Pas. The Pas District Planning Commission denied the change after 13 objections. The Town Council later supported the variation in a tie vote resolved by the mayor.
Town Councillor George Takashima unveiled a draft by-law to regulate recreation agencies in The Pas. The proposal would form a 12 member Recreation Commission with 3 council members and 8 citizens at large, appointed for three year terms. The panel would supervise municipal facilities and develop recreation programmes, with amended council representation to prevent the body from becoming a mere council committee.
About 200 graduates received certificates at the Keewatin Community College ceremony. Premier Ed Schreyer and David Poole attended with dignitaries including Ron McBryde and Jack Heaval. Audrey Prokopchuk was replaced by Janice Carnegie for the valedictory due to measles. Awards honored record speeds and staff guidance, with Roger Crone praised as hockey captain and winners named for stenography, bookkeeping, and mining studies.
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